A-Level Transmission Tech | $45–$55/hr | M-F - 2628

Gilder Search Group; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

No weekends

PTO 80 hours

Sick time 72 hours

6 holidays

Health insurance 50% paid by company

ASE testing/certification paid

Signing/retention bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cruise Transmission & Auto Repair in Rochester Hills is seeking an experienced A-Level/Master Technician who excels at diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, drivability, engine repair and transmission work.

You’ll handle high-level diagnostics and repairs with independence, aiming for correct, lasting solutions. Growth into leadership roles is available as the business expands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional automotive repair experience
• Strong diagnostic and electrical abilities
• A-Level/Master-level mechanical skills
• Transmission experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Your own professional tools
• ASE certifications preferred, but ability matters more than certificates

Responsibilities

• Advanced vehicle diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting
• Drivability concerns
• Transmission diagnosis, repair and replacement
• Engine diagnosis and major mechanical repair
• Complex repairs other technicians may not be equipped to handle
• General A-Level automotive repair when needed

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong diagnostic abilities

Electrical troubleshooting

A-Level/Master mechanical skills

Transmission experience

Valid driver’s license

Your own professional tools

ASE certifications preferred

Education

ASE certifications preferred

Job description

$100K+ Earning Potential. Monday–Friday. No Weekends.

You’re already a great technician. We’re looking for the person other technicians come to when they can’t figure something out.

Cruise Transmission & Auto Repair in Rochester Hills is looking for an experienced A-Level / Master Technician who excels at diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, drivability, engine repair and transmission work.

If you’re currently employed and simply curious about a better opportunity, we’d still like to talk.

Your conversation with us will be completely confidential

Why Top Technicians Choose Cruise

• $45–$55/hour based on experience
• $100,000–$115,000+ annual earning potential at 40 hours/week
• Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00 — NO WEEKENDS
• Weekly pay
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Health benefits
• High-level diagnostic and repair work — not just oil changes and basic maintenance
• Established Rochester Hills shop serving the community since 1992
• Small, experienced team where your expertise matters
• Opportunity to grow into Lead Technician / Shop Foreman / Technical Leadership as we grow

We want great technicians spending their time diagnosing and repairing vehicles — not dealing with corporate dealership politics.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $45–$55/hour
• Weekly pay
• Monday–Friday, 8–5
• No Saturdays. No Sundays.
• 80 hours PTO
• 72 hours paid sick time
• 6 paid holidays
• Health insurance — Cruise pays 50%
• ASE testing/certification paid
• Signing/retention bonus up to $5,000

What You’ll Work On

You’ll handle the type of work that requires real experience and diagnostic ability:

• Advanced vehicle diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting
• Drivability concerns
• Transmission diagnosis, repair and replacement
• Engine diagnosis and major mechanical repair
• Complex repairs other technicians may not be equipped to handle
• General A-Level automotive repair when needed

You’ll have the independence to diagnose vehicles properly and recommend the right repair — quality comes before rushing cars through the shop.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years professional automotive repair experience
• Strong diagnostic and electrical abilities
• A-Level/Master-level mechanical skills
• Transmission experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Your own professional tools
• ASE certifications preferred, but ability matters more than certificates

Want to get off the tools eventually?

Cruise is growing. For the right person, this role can develop from A-Level Technician ? Lead Technician ? Shop Foreman / Technical Manager, with additional leadership opportunities as the business expands.

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.